Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Dillon Danis withdraws from Mike Perry fight with arm injury, drawing fresh ridicule from MMA community
Dillon Danis has pulled out of his scheduled main event bout against Mike Perry at Duel Arena in Orlando, citing an arm injury. UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins steps in as replacement, while fighters and fans react with predictable scorn.
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Red Bull's Lawson swap at Dutch GP exposes sister-team advantage, says Schiff
Liam Lawson stepped up from Racing Bulls to replace the injured Isack Hadjar at Zandvoort, finishing seventh. Analyst Naomi Schiff argues Red Bull's shared ownership gives it a unique edge when emergencies strike.
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Amad ruled out as Mount edges closer to return for Man United's Ipswich clash
Manchester United face Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday with Michael Carrick managing a thin squad. Amad misses out with a training injury, while Mason Mount is back in group sessions and £70m signing Carlos Baleba remains weeks away.
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Carrick confirms £70m signing Baleba faces three-week absence after ankle injury
Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks of action after joining Manchester United from Brighton for £70 million, with manager Michael Carrick confirming the 22-year-old arrived at Old Trafford carrying an ankle problem.
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Carrick hints at loan exit for Amass as Gabriel shines on U-21 debut in 5-0 rout
Harry Amass could leave Manchester United on loan before the transfer deadline, head coach Michael Carrick has suggested, after the 19-year-old left-back and 15-year-old JJ Gabriel both impressed in a 5-0 Premier League 2 win over Ipswich Town.
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Mount set to return for Manchester United against Ipswich as Amad faces longer absence
Mason Mount is back in first-team training and expected to rejoin Manchester United's squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Ipswich, while winger Amad faces a longer spell out and is doubtful before the September international break.
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Carrick expects £70m Baleba to make Manchester United debut within three weeks
Carlos Baleba will miss Manchester United's Premier League opener against Ipswich on Sunday due to an ankle ligament injury, but manager Michael Carrick expects the £70m signing from Brighton to be available within two to three weeks.
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Cormier urges UFC to book Aspinall immediately: 'He is the best heavyweight in the world'
Daniel Cormier has called on the UFC to fast-track Tom Aspinall's return to the octagon, dismissing the ongoing friction between the heavyweight champion and the promotion and warning that rival organisations cannot match the UFC's long-term financial power.
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Injury-hit Munster eye Gloucester outcast Ross Byrne to fill fly-half void
Munster are weighing a move for former Ireland international Ross Byrne after Jack Crowley's lower limb vascular injury ruled him out until at least the New Year, leaving head coach Clayton McMillan short of options at fly-half.
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Tuinakauvadra returns from knee injury to boost Wallaroos for WXV Global Series
Australia's reigning Wallaroos Player of the Year, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, has been recalled for the WXV Global Series after missing Tests since the Women's Rugby World Cup due to separate knee injuries. The 23-year-old back-row rejoins a squad tilted towards youth, with three uncapped players included.
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Musiala back in training after collapsing twice with neurological condition in pre-season
Bayern Munich have confirmed Jamal Musiala is responding well and has returned to training after the 23-year-old collapsed in two consecutive pre-season matches against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim, caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
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Bristol sign Max Clark on short-term deal to cover injury-hit midfield
Bristol Bears have signed centre Max Clark on a short-term contract after the 30-year-old was released by Newcastle at the end of last season. Clark arrives to fill a depleted midfield ahead of the Premiership Rugby Cup opener.
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Hinshelwood doubt for Brighton's Chelsea trip after picking up training knock
Jack Hinshelwood, who scored twice on Brighton's opening day, is uncertain for Saturday's Premier League visit to Chelsea after picking up a knock in training, manager Fabian Hurzeler confirmed.
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Injury forces Pollard out as Kolbe recovers to start second Springboks-All Blacks Test
Handré Pollard has been ruled out of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town after picking up a training niggle, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu stepping in at fly-half. Cheslin Kolbe, who left last week's Ellis Park defeat with a hamstring and ankle concern, has been passed fit to start on the right wing.
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Criticized after failed World Cup, Luca Zidane defended by former Algerian goalkeeper
Heavily criticized for his errors during the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane receives support from former Algerian goalkeeper Nassim Oussrir, who highlights the demanding level of Spanish second division football.
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Suaalii returns from bench as Wallabies name unchanged backline to face Argentina
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is back in the Wallabies squad after missing the Japan win through injury, but will start on the bench for the first time in over 645 days as Australia travel to San Salvador de Jujuy to face Los Pumas.
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Calf injury forces Pollard out of second Springboks Test against All Blacks
Handre Pollard has been ruled out of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town with a calf injury, leaving Mannie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to contest the No.10 jersey.
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Sophie De Goede reclaims Canada captaincy for WXV after 13-month ACL absence
Sophie De Goede has been reinstated as Canada captain ahead of the WXV Global Series, retaking the armband from Alexandra Tessier following a 13-month ACL injury layoff. Head coach Kévin Rouet has named a 36-player squad for September fixtures against Scotland, England and France.
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Rennie hands Parker starting role against Springboks as Lord injury reshapes All Blacks pack
Simon Parker replaces the injured Josh Lord in New Zealand's starting lineup for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Tupou Vaa'i shifting back to lock and Rennie citing Parker's physicality as a deliberate tactical match-up against the Springboks.
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Rodri set for Barcelona debut against Athletic Club as Gavi ruled out with knee injury
Hansi Flick has confirmed Rodri will make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, likely as a substitute, while Gavi faces around a week on the sidelines after sustaining a knee bruise in the La Liga opener against Elche.
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